Depression in Children and Adolescents Screening
Routine inquiry about depression
Maintain confidentiality Evaluation
Assess for risk of harm to self or others
AND
Identify past or present negative events, environmental factors, current support systems and family history
Frequent follow-up for 6-12 months Acute Treatment Brief or uncomplicated Comorbid conditions
Education Support Family School
Medication: SSRIs
Continuation phase (for all subjects for 6-12 months)
Non-response or more complicated AND
Seek comorbid psychiatric
and medical disorders
Risk factors recommend early screening and intervention
Be alert for side effects
(for some subjects for ≥ 1 year)
Maintenance phase
